Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.7° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.2
E
10
0.5
SSW
3
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
6
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
13
10
28
43
8
7
20
17
76
36
33
19
69
69
45
19
16
16
10
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
W
15
NW
15
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
S
10
SW
15
SSW
20
S
35
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:01PM1.83m
8:44AM1.66m
8:54PM1.86m
9:32AM1.73m
9:43PM1.85m
10:18AM1.77m
10:30PM1.79m
11:01AM1.77m
11:16PM1.71m
11:44AM1.74m
00:02AM1.60m
12:26PM1.67m
00:48AM1.48m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.03m
2:42PM0.21m
3:18AM-0.00m
3:34PM0.17m
4:03AM0.00m
4:23PM0.16m
4:46AM0.05m
5:10PM0.18m
5:28AM0.14m
5:56PM0.22m
6:09AM0.24m
6:43PM0.29m
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8:27
8:25
8:23
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
23
21
21
24
19
22
21
19
22
24
21
17
20
17
19
15
16
15
14
15
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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